Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923)
Jun 1860Albumen print | 7.7 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900360
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Louise, on the left, stands facing three-quarters to the right. She places her left hand on her sister's shoulder and holds a flower in her left hand. Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks down at a book she holds open with her right hand, positioning the book in front of her chest. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)annotation: Princefs Louise and Princefs Helena./ June. 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]
7.7 x 5.2 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
